Private foundation · EIN 58-1484629 · Charlotte, North Carolina

Mary D B T Semans Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in North Carolina. The foundation accepts applications (N/A) and its median grant is $25K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $147K total, median $25K. 83% of grants stayed in North Carolina. Stated restrictions: Grantee organizations must be recognized by the irs as charitable. A copy of the organizations exemption letter should be submitted along with the grant request.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$147K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in NC
83%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$3.0M

How to apply

No specific form is required. All applications should be in writing, indentifying the requesting organization and the purpose for the grant. Contact: The Mart Dbt Semans Foundation, 6815 Sardis Road, Charlotte, Nc, 7045340955 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: Grantee organizations must be recognized by the irs as charitable. A copy of the organizations exemption letter should be submitted along with the grant request.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Duke UniversityDurham, NCGeneral support$45K
Duke University- LibrariesDurham, NCGeneral support- libraries$25K
The Community Foundation of Western North CarolinaAsheville, NCGeneral support$25K
Wesleyan CollegeMacon, GAGeneral support$25K
Duke University PressDurham, NCSupport of publishing$17K
Durham Nativity SchoolDurham, NCGeneral support$10K

By state: North Carolina 5 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Mary D B T Semans Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina, administered in care of Foundation, tax-exempt since 1982. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Mary D B T Semans Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No specific form is required. All applications should be in writing, indentifying the requesting organization and the purpose for the grant. Deadlines: N/A.

How much does Mary D B T Semans Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $147K across 6 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Mary D B T Semans Foundation give?

North Carolina (5 grants), Georgia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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